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Toyota names Hub Group subsidiary Provider of the Year

Posted March 15, 2017 1:00 am

Globe Newswire

OAK BROOK - Unyson, a division of Hub Group Inc., has been named Strategic Provider of the Year for 2016 by Toyota Motor North America, Service Parts & Accessories Operation.

Unyson developed a customized supply chain solution with dealer direct distribution. The company used its optimization tools to create cost efficiencies of $8 million in transportation and a lead-time reduction of three days across the SPAO network.

"Unyson's technology and visibility tools, along with their expertise in transportation and distribution, delivered the best possible solutions for our customers, while eliminating the handling of heavyweight shipments in our facilities," said Doug Vos, senior manager transportation, continuity & compliance for Toyota Motor North America.

Hub Group has a long track record with Toyota, delivering multimodal solutions since 1996. Through the years, Hub Group has received several service and performance honors, including: Intermodal Carrier of the Year (2012, 2013), Highway Carrier of the Year (2015), and Strategic Provider of the Year (2016), along with three Kaizen Challenge Awards.

"We were excited to bring our expertise to the table to solve a distribution challenge for such a reputable, global auto giant," said Brian Alexander, Executive Vice President of Unyson. "Everyone on the Toyota team and throughout our entire organization truly appreciates this honor."

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